Bible in Basic English
"The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit."
— Proverbs 13:10, Bible in Basic English
“Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.”
“By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom. ”
“Pride only breeds quarrels, but with ones who take advice is wisdom.”
“With pride comes only contention, but wisdom is with the well-advised.”
A man may be acting as if he had wealth, but have nothing; another may seem poor, but have great wealth.
A man will give his wealth in exchange for his life; but the poor will not give ear to sharp words.
There is a glad dawn for the upright man, but the light of the sinner will be put out.
The only effect of pride is fighting; but wisdom is with the quiet in spirit.
Wealth quickly got will become less; but he who gets a store by the work of his hands will have it increased.
Hope put off is a weariness to the heart; but when what is desired comes, it is a tree of life.
He who makes sport of the word will come to destruction, but the respecter of the law will be rewarded.